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  "college": "mt-san-antonio-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
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  "name": "Graphic Design - Level 2 - Generalist",
  "award": "Certificate",
  "department": "graphic-design",
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      "markdown": "**Arts Division**  \n**Commercial & Entertainment Arts Department**  \nThe Graphic Design - Level 2 - Generalist Certificate of Achievement builds on the foundational skills from Level I and prepares students for a wide range of careers in communication design. In the Generalist emphasis, students gain a balanced mix of creative, technical, and professional skills to produce compelling design across print, digital, and web platforms. Coursework emphasizes industry-standard software, branding and identity systems, UI/UX fundamentals, and portfolio development. This certificate reflects current industry practices and provides students with the versatility needed to succeed in today’s evolving design landscape.\n\n#### Required Courses"
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          "text": "PLUS"
        },
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Completion of the Graphic Design - Level 2 - Generalist coursework",
          "units": "18-20"
        },
        {
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          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "36-38"
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        },
        {
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          "code": "ARTD 20",
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        {
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          "code": "ARTC 100",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARTC 120",
          "title": "Print Design and Advertising",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARTC 140",
          "title": "Vector Design and Illustration",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARTC 160",
          "title": "Typography",
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          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHOT 58",
          "title": "Photography and Video Social Media Marketing",
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        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Graphic Design - Level 2 - Generalist Coursework"
        },
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          "type": "course",
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          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
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          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
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          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
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          "title": "Portfolio",
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          "indent": false
        },
        {
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          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
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    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Outcomes\n\n##### Program Learning Outcomes\n\nReview Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program."
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